Magness Farms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Magness Farms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Magness Farms was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Taylor Barns, 10 Elder Street, Wimbish, CB10 2XA
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Magness Farms among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ← Magness Farms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Magness Farms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Magness Farms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Bites Cafe And Tearooms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hell Raisers Bakery/Howlett End Farmshop Manufacturers/packers | 143 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| ESS (Costcutter) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees Childcare Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Magness Farms
What is Magness Farms's food hygiene rating?
Magness Farms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Magness Farms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Magness Farms last inspected?
Magness Farms was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Magness Farms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magness Farms compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Magness Farms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Magness Farms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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